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Walking Into Victory

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Discusses the challenges of facing a New Year and new "territory".

Walking into Victory Joshua 3:4,5 “for ye have not passed this way heretofore. …Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” REFLECTION: As we enter a New Year, I am reminded about the wonderful opportunities and challenges that await us. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Face Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

Historically, Jesus Christ’s physical appearance remains a mystery. No one knows what he actually looked like. Nowhere in the Gospel accounts is he described, and no likeness of him of any kind in any form can be dated conclusively to the years of His l

In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from his church to be an inner city ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Presence Provides Ministry Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 29, 2010

If God is our patron...

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 14, August 29, 2010 Presence Provides Ministry Hebrews 13:1-17 † IN JESUS NAME † As you contemplate that God’s grace, that loving mercy and peace that heals you, poured out for you as the blood of Christ, may you grasp His unchanging nature that helps ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Justification Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2009

How do you know if your good is good enough? What do you compare your goodness with to know? Get answers to these questions as Paul bursts some "human" bubbles.

Many years ago, prior to 9-11, as a reporter I would need to go to crime scenes or get into events in order to get good shots and interviews—do my job essentially. But sometimes there were security types who somehow didn’t believe that a news truck, news camera, and reporter/photographer made up an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 11, 2007

One of the few things Jesus promised us in this life is persecution!

Matt 5.10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." On June 17, 2004, when Sister Jiang Zongxiu went to the market in Guizhou Province, China, she thought it would be just another day. Along with her mother-in-law, Jiang went through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

Regardless of all of our plans and actions, if our hearts are not right, there is little accomplished.

1. Future Plans Approaching eighty-five years of age, Mrs. Wells finally decided it was time to give up her home in North Carolina and move to Miami. She was given the name of a Florida realtor, who enthusiastically drove her all over Miami, extolling the virtues of every apartment they looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Of Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2015

The bible speaks often about the heart. It is more than the blood-pump in our chests, it is all-encompassing to our lives. This lesson looks at some if the ways "heart" is used in scripture.

1. Last week we spoke of the relationship of our actions and our hearts -- our actions show our hearts 2. The Bible has much to say about the heart a. Can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17.9) b. To be used fully for God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 c. Impacts our appearance A merry heart makes a cheerful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023

One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call On God For Guidance Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 5, 2023

The Bible tells us in many ways that we need God to make it in this life. So many people try to make it without God's guidance and help, but it usually ends up in a mess when we just try to do things our own way.

Call On God For Guidance Deuteronomy 5:1-21;6:4-9 Introduction The Bible tells us in many ways that we need God to make it in this life. So many people try to make it without God's guidance and help, but it usually ends up in a mess when we just try to do things our own way. There are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconnect: He Calls Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2023

The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin.

RECONNECT WITH GOD: He Calls Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin. We do not see sin the way God does. Our attitudes toward sin: -Some Deny it - there is nothing wrong. -Some mock it - make fun of it, as if it were a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconnect With God: He Speaks Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 23, 2023

In our series called Reconnect With God we noted that God Reigns, He Calls, and Provides, and today, He Speaks.

Reconnect With God: He Speaks  2 Kings 22:1-23:3 Introduction In our series called Reconnect With God we noted that God Reigns, He Calls, and Provides, and today, He Speaks. We want to look at 2 Kings 22, the fantastic story of a king who listened when God spoke - which made him quite an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1, 2 Kings 23:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Unchanging Savior

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 27, 2023

Based on Hebrews 13:8 - Challenges hearers to realize that our unchanging Savior changes lives forever.

“OUR UNCHANGING SAVIOR” Hebrews 13:8 FBCF – 11/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Video report on Pedernales church. Our church’s mission is to make much of Jesus any way we can, anywhere we can, using any & all the resources we can. That means we will make much of Jesus here in Flora & in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

1 The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 29, 2023

The study of the Holy Spirit is always an interesting one, but it is also one that is neglected.

The Promise of the Holy Spirit Introduction The study of the Holy Spirit is always an interesting one, but it is also one that is neglected. Don Stewart listed several reasons why the study of the Holy Spirit is overlooked. Among those he listed: -The fear of fanaticism. Because the fanatical ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The World Needs Christmas

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2023

Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. ...but even if you were to try – you probably can’t skip Christmas.

Why the World Needs Christmas Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. John Grisham’s book Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ